1525 South Ocean Boulevard, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States | (251) 219-4428
Ocean-view rooms available with balconies
Direct beach access
Indoor heated pool and hot tub
Outdoor lazy river, heated pool and tiki bar
Free continental breakfast
Free Wi-Fi
Small fitness center
Breakfast area gets crowded
Only one elevator in tower building
Overflow parking lots are inconvenient
This dated beachfront Best Western is an affordable option in North Myrtle Beach. The hotel has 116 rooms in separate buildings, so accessing common amenities such as the free breakfast and free parking can mean dealing with crowds. An ocean vacation is what it’s about with direct beach access, an outdoor pool, and a lazy river. Some rooms are oceanfront and offer amazing views. Still, it may be worth comparing rates with the Beach Cove Resort, where there is a lively beach bar and all rooms face the ocean.
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Scene
A dated, mid-range chain hotel on a beautiful beach
The Best Western is a mid-range hotel with dated decor on a beautiful beach. It is actually split between several different buildings, including the oceanfront Beach Villa Annex. The main parking lot is small and many guests find the overflow parking down the street inconvenient. With over 100 guest rooms, the free breakfast gets crowded, though there are outdoor seating areas that can help with the overflow (weather permitting). There can be a wait for the elevator in the tower building. The hallways can feel a bit gloomy and the machine stucco walls could use an update.
Location
Best Western Ocean Sands is on the beach in the quieter part of the city.
The hotel is located on the beach in North Myrtle Beach, in a quiet, suburban area with houses nearby. It's less crowded than downtown, but there are still shopping and dining options in the area. Beyond the restaurants within walking distance, Barefoot Landing, where House of Blues, Joe’s Crab Shack and Dick’s Last Resort are located, is an 11-minute drive away.
Rooms
Microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs for all, kitchenettes and ocean views for some
Rooms vary; while some have microwaves and mini-fridges, others have full kitchenettes. Rooms are average size and decor is run of the mill (think: yellow bed skirts, coral bed runners, plain wood furniture). Flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers are in the rooms and there is free Wi-Fi. Most guests really enjoy the view from the higher-floor ocean-view rooms with balconies.** **
Features
Pools, a lazy river, a tiki bar, and family movies during the summer
The hotel sits in front of a beautiful, flat sandy beach. There is an indoor pool and hot tub if the weather isn’t accommodating, as well as an outdoor pool and a lazy river. Drinks are served at a tiki bar by the outdoor pool, but there is no full restaurant on the property. The hotel offers free breakfast with hot items, though the breakfast room can get crowded (there is also outdoor seating, and guests can take food to their rooms). Parking is also free, although it can be an inconvenient two blocks away depending on how full the lots are. Family movies are shown three times a week during the summer, and there is a small fitness center.
